Iowa State Basketball Star Secures Spot on AP All-America Second Team
The 2025-26 campaign ended with both Iowa State programs reaching the NCAA Tournament. The men drew a No. 2 seed and the women an No. 8 seed.
Frontcourt leaders lift both teams
Each Cyclones roster relied on a dominant frontcourt presence. Those players helped elevate team performance late in the season.
Joshua Jefferson and the men
Joshua Jefferson was named an All-American by the Associated Press. He landed on the AP All-America Second Team.
Jefferson narrowly missed the First Team selection. Texas Tech forward JT Toppin was chosen ahead of him.
Audi Crooks’ decorated season
Iowa State basketball star Audi Crooks earned selection to the AP All-America Second Team this year. It marks a major personal milestone.
Crooks also received All-America recognition from The Sporting News and the USBWA. This is her third AP All-America honor.
Conference and national context
Crooks was a First Team All-Big 12 pick for a third consecutive season. Her production led the conference in multiple categories.
She averaged 25.5 points per game while shooting 64.7 percent from the field. She made 66.1 percent of her two-point tries.
| Stat | Season |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 25.5 |
| Field goal percentage | 64.7% |
| Two-point percentage | 66.1% |
| Effective FG% | 64.9% |
| Free throw percentage | 73.7% |
| Rebounds | 7.8 |
| Assists | 1.7 |
| Minutes | 28.8 |
Historic achievements and efficiency
Crooks became the second Division I player to combine 25.5 PPG with at least 64.7 percent shooting. The only other player with that mark was Megan Gustafson from Iowa.
She posted 12 double-doubles this season. She also had the longest active streak of double-digit scoring games at 97 contests.
Scoring bursts and improvement
Crooks was the only player with multiple 40-point games in 2025-26. Her scoring came alongside improved free throw accuracy.
Her free throw percentage rose to 73.7 percent. That followed a 67.2 percent mark across her first two seasons.
Looking ahead
Both Cyclones teams head to the NCAA Tournament with momentum. Their frontcourt stars give each team clear strengths.
Filmogaz.com will continue coverage as the Cyclones pursue postseason goals. Expect updates on player performance and postseason matchups.
